Skill 13-14

Serving a term of four years, the mayor of the town will face re-election next year.

• Correct

• Incorrect, no verb

• Incorrect, no subject

• incorrect, double verb

The brand ne Cadillac, purchasing less than two weeks ago, was destroyed in the accident.

• correct

• incorrect, purchasing = purchased

• incorrect, destroyed = destroying

• incorrect, no verb

The fans who supporting their team always come out to the game in large numbers.

• correct

• incorrect, reduce who

• incorrect, no verb

• incorrect, supporting = supported

The suspect can be seen in the photographs were just released by the police.

• correct

• incorrect

The food placing on the picnic table attracted a large number of flies.

• correct

• incorrect

Impressed with everything she had heard about the course, Marie signed her children up for it.

• correct

• incorrect

The passengers in the airport waiting room, heard the announcement of the canceled flight, groaned audibly.

• correct

• incorrect, heard = hearing

• incorrect, canceled = canceling

• incorrect, groaned = groaning

Dissatisfied with the service at the restaurant, the meal really was not enjoyable.

• correct

• incorrect

The ointment can be applied where needed

• correct

• incorrect, double verb

• incorrect, needed = needing

• incorrect, reduce where

Tom began to look for a job after completing his master’s degreee in engineering

• correct

• incorrect